Learn basic principles of care and handling of horses, particularly
Thoroughbred racehorses. Opportunity for owners to learn about horses and
techniques of care.
(Click on links above for information on either or both classes.)

Belmont Park Basic Grooming 099 postponed until
Spring 2018.

Want to work with horses? This workforce
preparation class will provide the basic horse handling and care knowledge
and skills you will need to work safetly around equine athletes. Learn tterminology and skills
required for entry level worker positon in the
equine industry, with specific emphasis on racehorses.
Participants that complete this course and pass
evaluations on Friday are virtually assured of being offered a job. If space
is available (class size limited to 20 and we will maintain a waiting list),
BG099 is a good class for individual horse owners and those wishing to
become horse owners, particularly owners working with retired racehorses.
Click on the contact us link in the left column and let us know if you would
like to be informed of Basic Grooming Class schedule for 2019.

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upcoming classes. Some exciting changes are on our horizon. Check back on
this page for updates.

The Elite
Program suports efforts to improve the welfare and safety of all horses with
emphasis on racehorses, active and retired. Training a groom to recognize
early warning signs of colic or subtle indications of an impending injury
provides a direct benefit to those horses by enabling treatment that
prevents more serious and even life threatening illness or injury.

All horses, especially racehorses, are at risk of
injury and health problems. In addition to the pressures of daily
confinement, racehorses' legs are subjected to the pounding of speed work
and their general health is challenged by exposure to large numbers of
horses from many different locations.Read More